DEI compliance page on AZED’s website goes live
PHOENIX (KYMA, KECY) - The Arizona Department of Education (AZED) announced a page regarding DEI compliance is now live on their website.
AZED says the page was established to list school districts and charter operators who "have or have not certified compliance with new federal guidance regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs"
AZED says the page is informational "pending the outcome of several court challenges" related to the guidance.
Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Education informed state education agencies, including AZED, about the department not taking further action regarding the Title VI Certification Letter "unless and until further notice is provided."
Tom Horne, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, issued a statement regarding the webpage saying:
"I am committed to following the law and will abide by the latest guidance from the U.S. Department of Education to take no action against schools until further notice. I also made a commitment to transparency by listing the districts and charters that have responded to the earlier DEI guidance. Federal law and the 14th amendment to the U.S. Constitution are clear that no person shall be discriminated because of race, skin color or ethnicity, and this guidance aligns completely with my philosophy. By contrast, the use of DEI programs does just the opposite and promotes racial discrimination. I believe the DEI guidance will eventually be upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court and districts and charter schools need to treat this issue seriously."
To view with webpage, click here.
